Radeon R5 430 vs Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon R5 430 is positioned at rank 303 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual is on rank 456, so the Radeon R5 430 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 430

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

100%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

93%

#293

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

723%

#295

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

655%

#296

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

654%

#300

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

594%

#301

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

590%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

100%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

100%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

98%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

98%

#312

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#314

GeForce GT 720A

MSRP: $40|Avg: $40

94%

#315

GeForce MX110

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

#445

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1970%

#447

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1786%

#448

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1781%

#452

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1620%

#453

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1609%

#455

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

100%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

100%

#457

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#458

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#459

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#460

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

99%

#461

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

99%

#462

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

98%

#463

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

98%

#464

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

97%

#465

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#466

Radeon HD 8550G + 8570M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#467

Radeon R5 M230

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

96%

#468

Radeon HD 8650G + 8750M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#469

Radeon R9 M275X / M375

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#470

Radeon R9 M370X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R5 430 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual.

Insight	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Legacy)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $50), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 24.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+24.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($40)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon R5 430 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 430 and Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

Radeon R5 430

The Radeon R5 430 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 886 points.

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 882 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R5 430 scores 886 and the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual reaches 882 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 430) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual).

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
G3D Mark Score	886	882
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	320	768+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_1) (Radeon R5 430) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
DirectX	12 (11_1)+7%	11.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	2	3+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (Radeon R5 430) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual). Decoder: UVD 4.0 vs UVD3. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Radeon R5 430) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual).

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
Encoder	None	UVD3
Decoder	UVD 4.0	UVD3
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-4,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 430 draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual's 50W — a 50% difference. The Radeon R5 430 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 430) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R5 430	Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual
TDP	30W-40%	50W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	168mm	—
Height	69mm	—
Slots	1	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75	—
Perf/Watt	29.5+68%	17.6

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 430 launched at $59 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual launched at $160 and now averages $40. The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual costs 20% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.7 (Radeon R5 430) vs 22.1 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual) — the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual offers 24.9% better value. The Radeon R5 430 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).